Devotional Blog

On every trip, decisions are made. Along the road of life, we inevitably face intersections and decisions about which way to go. It is at those moments that we must live by faith, asking God for wisdom and believing that He will never lead in the wrong direction. It is our hope that each article on the blog will encourage you to keep enjoying the journey…and look for Jesus along the way.

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1Thessalonians

Journey Through 1 Thessalonians

Journey Through 1 Thessalonians Our journey through Scripture brings us to 1 Thessalonians, one of the last two books known as the Christian Church Epistles. Though they are the last of the Christian Church Epistles, 1 and 2 Thessalonians were likely among the first letters Paul wrote. Listen: Journeying through 1 Thessalonians Overview of 1…

Our Daily Bread

This week a fine young man sent me a message asking how to keep his mind fixed on Christ while surrounded by so many distractions....

Learning to Say, “No”

As a young man beginning in the ministry I heard my pastor say that one of the most difficult things to discern was what to...
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3 Things You Could Write Today

3 Things You Could Write Today Writing is work!  It takes time and more mental energy than most tasks.  I am currently reading the biography...

A 31 Day Devotional Challenge that Could Change the Way You Approach the Bible

Two of God's most blessed servants, one hundred years apart, practiced the same devotional habit.  Both George Whitefield and George Mueller read the Bible each...

At the Half-way Point of the Year

On January 1, 2014 I sat in my study and wrote out ten very specific goals for this year.  They have served as reminders to...
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Don’t Lose Your Joy!

Don't Lose Your Joy! This world is full of joy stealers.  Behind them all is a miserable devil whose only delight is to "steal, kill,...

A Trip to Mayberry

Beating Morgan in a game of checkers next to Floyd's Barber Shop We have just returned from a couple of days...

Remembering My Grandpa

Just a few days ago I stood next to the old pond where my grandpa and I spent so much time together.  Lots of memories....

Counsel to Young People and to Those Who Counsel Them

It is my privilege to work each week with hundreds of middle school, high school, and college age young people.  It is fascinating that the...

A Tribute to My Mother

"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I...

7 Things A Blog Has Taught Me About Writing

We were standing in a bookstore surrounded by thousands of good books when I asked the question: "How do you begin writing?"  The advice of...
Keeping Your Prayer Life Fresh

Keeping Your Prayer Life Fresh

Keeping Your Prayer Life Fresh Good things can get stale.  Even our prayer life.  One of the great challenges of using a prayer list is...
In a world of strife, peace is a wonderful thing. There is a peace that is connected to truth, and there is a peace that compromises it. Here are five principles for peacemakers…

Portrait of a Peacemaker

In a world of strife, peace is a wonderful thing. There is a peace that is connected to truth, and there is a peace that...

Conducting An Effective Youth Rally

The youth rally is not the entire youth ministry, but it is a component part. Like summer camp or Vacation Bible School it serves as...
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What to Do When You Are Tired

What to Do When You Are Tired We all get tired. Even the Lord Jesus in His perfect humanity experienced weariness. (Read more about that...
Getting More Out of This Sunday's Sermon, listening to a sermon

Getting More Out of This Sunday’s Sermon

Getting More Out of This Sunday's Sermon Over the last few weeks, I have been in numerous meetings where someone was preaching the Bible. The...

Early Mornings

Do you love mornings?  I have never considered myself a true morning person.  In fact, I have always envied those people who seem to rise...

Thanks for Taking Time to Read

One of God's priceless gifts is friendship.  Through the years I have begun to learn the lasting value of a true friend.  This week I...